Rotorua residents have rushed to get tested for Covid-19. Video / David Beck / Rotorua Daily Post
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Rose Carlyle on her new book 'No One Will Know'
Rose Carlyle discusses her new book, 'No One Will Know' and her success as an author. Video / NZ Herald
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UK comedian and author David Walliams surprises Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking in studio. Video / Michael Craig / Newstalk ZB
Willie Jackson on proposed cuts to Whakaata Māori
Willie Jackson pleads with the Government to invest in Whakaata Māori, which is set to lose $10.3m of time-locked funding. Video / Whakaata Māori
Liam Lawson's first interview after securing F1 race seat
Liam Lawson talks to Mike Hosking after securing an F1 race seat for the rest of 2024. Video / Newstalk ZB
Teacher-only days and Liam Lawson gets F1 spot | Focus Morning Bulletin September 27, 2024
Crackdown on teacher-only days labelled a "kick in the guts", prescription rates for puberty blockers under scrutiny and excitement grows for F1 as Kiwi Liam Lawson joins the grid.
Markets with Madison: Fonterra’s future
Fonterra is paying its second-largest dividend in its history. How the diary co-operative's finances and future have changed. Video / Editing | Corey Fleming
Mayor apologises for council meeting F-bomb
South Waikato mayor Gary Petley apologises his language after a tense debate was not directed at anyone, but realises it may have appeared to be directed at a fellow councillor.
"Keep quiet", Peters told others in the room
Irritated Winston Peters calls for quiet while giving United Nations speech. Video / United Nations
"Kick in the guts": Acting principal reacts to teachers only day, truancy crackdown
Associate Education Minister David Seymour says new rules from 2026 could see parents prosecuted. Video / Alyse Wright, Carson Bluck
Focus Live: All Blacks hold press conference
All Blacks hold press conference after team naming with Scott Robertson
‘Giving the middle finger to the attendance service’
David Seymour has given an update on the school attendance policy. VIdeo / RNZ
Focus Live: Sydenham fire update
Incident Controller Dave Key speaks to the media about the fire in Sydenham this morning.
Kāinga Ora job cuts and police cost-savings difficulties | Focus Morning Bulletin September 26, 2024
More job cuts proposed for Kāinga ora, police cost-savings difficulties and what key NZ institutions have fallen in public trust?
Kea Kids News: It’s messy mayhem at the Junior Tough Guy & Gal Challenge!
Everyone knows Kiwi kids are tough as nails, but can they keep their shoes on? Reporter Sean is at the frontlines of the slipperiest, slidy-est, stinkiest race in Aoteaora! V / KKN
Crossbow found in vehicle after driver flees from police.
Police recovered a loaded crossbow, balaclava, gloves, and a torch following a high-speed fleeing driver incident across Auckland overnight, which ended in Mt Roskill.
Pizza Hut's iconic all-you-can-eat buffet is back - here's what it's like to dine in
To celebrate Pizza Hut's 50th anniversary in New Zealand, the chain has brought back its dine-in buffet experience for a limited time in Auckland's central city.
Neil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge
Neil Paton and Brad Edwards prepare for firefighting challenge Championship in Nashville. Video / Michaela Gower
Orca in Whangārei Harbour delight
Kurt Coetzee says seeing the orca up so close was a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Video / Kurt Coetzee
One person dead after being trapped in avalanche in Southern Alps
One person has died in an avalanche after becoming trapped during a heli-skiing trip in Mid Canterbury. Video / NZ Herald
Should I get Botox? The pros and cons of cosmetic procedures
Botox is a brand of neurotoxin injected to reduce wrinkles and fine lines by decreasing the muscle’s ability to contract. Video / Ben Dickens
Transpower called on to act urgently following investigation into downed pylon
Transpower is being called on to act urgently after an investigation into the downed pylon found the power company had failed to act ahead its collapse. Video / Mark Mitchell
MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26th
MetService Severe Weather Warning: September 24th - 26th
Starmer's call for release of Gaza 'sausages' goes viral
A video of Uk Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling on Hamas to return "the sausages" as he urged a peaceful solution to the Gaza war with Israel went viral on Tuesday. Video / AFP
Lebanon’s deadliest day
Lebanon suffered its deadliest day in two decades after Israeli air strikes killed 558 people. Video / AFP
First look at proposed set-up for SailGP Auckland
An artist's impression of the spectator zone for SailGP's debut event in Auckland in January. Video / SailGP
Two injured in house fire on Rosebank Rd, Avondale, Auckland
Fire services were in attendance of a housefire on Rosebank Road, Auckland this morning. Video / NZ Herald
Focus Live: Release of the Report on the Northland tower collapse
Independent Chair Sarah Sinclair will be joined by Minister for Energy Hon Simeon Brown to present the findings of the report.
Firearms recovered after vehicle flees from Police
A gang associate is facing serious charges after firearms were recovered following a fleeing driver incident overnight. Video / Hayden Woodward
Facial recognition and work from home | Focus Morning Bulletin September 25, 2024
Facial recognition in supermarkets hailed a success, tensions rise amid the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and can your boss really force you back to the office?
Flat Bush whānau fighters go from home dojo to Tokyo
Don’t mess with these kids! Reporter Ross spars with the Miluas, a whole family dedicated to the art of karate, before they head off to a championship competition in Japan.
Car crashes into Newmarket beauty store
Police are investigating after a driver crashed into the Hikoco Beauty Store on Broadway in Newmarket this morning. Video / Hayden Woodward
Inside the Rovers: Sharp-shooter's Return
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David Dallas on the importance of small music venues
David Dallas speaks about why we need to highlight small venues to save live music. Video / Carson Bluck, Lana Andelane
Darleen Tana mulls appeal as Greens restart process to oust her
Green Party delegates will meet at a Special General Meeting on October 17 to discuss whether to use the waka-jumping law to oust former Green MP Darleen Tana from Parliament.
PM Christopher Luxon speaks on the situation in Lebanon
Christopher Luxon speaks on Israel’s deadly strikes and evacuation warnings in Lebanon. Video / NZ Herald
Loading Docs: The man outside
A young woman’s life turns into a nightmare when she realises her ex-boyfriend is stalking her. Loading Docs is a Notable Pictures initiative made with support from NZ On Air.
Police Commissioner Andrew Coster appointed as head of Government’s Social Investment Agency
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Police Commissioner Andrew Coster's appointment as the head of the Government’s Social Investment Agency. Video / Mark Mitchell
Police at a Rotorua address linked to homicide
Investigations are underway at a Russell Cres address in Rotorua where two people were critically injured and believed to be linked to a woman's death at a separate address.